The Lower Eastern Times

President Ruto Sends Conflict of Interest Bill Back to Parliament

President William Ruto has returned the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2025 to Parliament for further review, citing the need for stronger provisions on transparency and enforcement. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Although the Bill addresses conflict of interest in public service, the President emphasized that it must uphold …

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Nigeria Slashes Electricity Subsidies by 35% Following Tariff Increase

Nigeria has reduced its electricity subsidies by 35% after implementing higher tariffs for select users last year, Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu announced on Thursday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The move offers some fiscal relief for the country, which has long struggled with challenges in its energy sector. …

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Worry as Majority of University-Eligible Students Yet to Apply for Placement

Three weeks after the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) opened its application portal, a significant number of eligible students have yet to submit their applications. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Out of an estimated 246,000 students who qualified for placement into higher learning institutions, only …

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KRA Schedules 24-Hour System Downtime for Supplier Platforms

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a planned 24-hour maintenance exercise affecting its Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) systems. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The scheduled maintenance will begin at 9 p.m. on Friday and conclude at 9 p.m. on Saturday. In a public notice, KRA stated that …

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Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Gospel Artist Ringtone Over Fraud Case Absence

A Nairobi court has issued an arrest warrant for gospel artist Alex Apoko, widely known as Ringtone, after he failed to attend a scheduled court appearance. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Ringtone was expected to appear before Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego to answer to fraud charges but …

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Super Metro Back on the Roads After Fulfilling Regulatory Requirements

Super Metro Limited has officially resumed its operations after successfully meeting all the regulatory requirements set by transport authorities. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement issued on Thursday, the city-based transport Sacco confirmed it had received the green light from the National Transport and Safety Authority …

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KPLC Lists Areas in Kisumu, Kakamega Set for Planned Friday Outages

Kenya Power has announced that several parts of Kisumu and Kakamega counties will undergo scheduled power outages this Friday to facilitate routine system maintenance. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The power utility typically issues such notices in advance to allow customers to prepare accordingly and minimize disruptions. The …

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Van Dijk Pens New Two-Year Liverpool Deal

Virgil van Dijk has followed in Mohamed Salah’s footsteps by extending his stay at Liverpool, signing a new two-year contract that keeps him at the club until 2027. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Liverpool captain had hinted at progress in contract talks following the team’s 3-2 loss …

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Gov’t Suspends Kidney Transplant Services at Mediheal Hospitals

The government has suspended all transplant services at Mediheal Group of Hospitals, effective immediately. This includes halting kidney transplant procedures. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Ministry of Health made the announcement on Wednesday, stating that the decision was based on “credible concerns” from both the government and …

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CS Kagwe Pushes to Lift Ban on Kenyan Tea Exports to Iran

Kenya is aiming to lift the ban on tea exports to Iran as part of efforts to diversify green leaf sales beyond traditional markets like Pakistan. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This was the focus of discussions during a meeting between Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe and a delegation …

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